While indie authors should be great writers and excellent marketers, many fail because they lack a few of the common ingredients shared among successful authors. Sit down and listen in on a chat with Terry Pappy as she breaks down what it takes to level up your author business with practical advice.

Terry Pappy - https://TPappy.com 

Let's talk about all the relevant updates and news in the world of self-publishing. KDP Select hits all-time records...Written Word Media shares the top 10 publishing trends of 2023...Overdrive lending library is breaking records too...Amazon Advertising offers attribution for ads...author caught faking her death then writes about it...and so much more.

• The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com 
• The Top 10 Publishing Trends for 2023 - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/the-top-10-publishing-trends-for-2023/ 
• Overdrive Figures for 2022 Demonstrate Digital Popularity - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/self-publishing-news-overdrive-figures-for-2022-demonstrate-digital-popularity/ 
• Romance novelist accused of faking her death - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64179548 
• IngramSpark January 2023 Newsletter - https://www.ingramspark.com/last-chance-special-pricing-ends-soon 
• KDP Select Global Fund - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US 
• Where are your book sales are coming from? - https://InkersCon.com 
• The Fictionary Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nIVVzY380OCEva6W1i94GZh8yxwIVyT 
• eBookFairs - https://DaleLinks.com/eBookFairs (affiliate link)

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Wayne Blinko is a science fiction author with a little secret - he's dyslexic. Find out how he writes his books, what extra work he has to go through, and how he recently found a genius way for book marketing on TikTok. Sit down and listen in on a fun interview with W.A. Blinko.

Wayne Blinko - https://wayneblinko.com

Spotify acquired Findaway Voices about a year ago, and now we're seeing positive steps in them establishing themselves as a viable alternative to ACX. Also, find out what Written Word Media shared about author earnings in 2022...new public domain work rolled out...and so much more.

Links & Sources:

• Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardDeal 
• HUGE Updates for Amazon KDP Publishing - https://youtu.be/0FCAWf2jMc4 
• What Are the Highest Indie Author Earners Doing? - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/self-publishing-news-5/ 
• PublishDrive/Kobo Promo - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe842tOVP26sfYdzgdRVRZTFJCV68zKePbiB0HRfYsNS459mA/viewform 
• 2022 Year in Review: The Year of Joining Forces - https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/2022-year-in-review-the-year-of-joining-forces/ 
• The Hot Sheet - https://hotsheetpub.com 
• January 1, 2023 is Public Domain Day - https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/publicdomainday/2023/ 
• Canada extends copyright protection - https://globalnews.ca/news/9383379/canada-copyright-protection-20-years/ 
• Create Your Ultimate Authorship Plan for 2023! - https://event.webinarjam.com/register/45/15yg6tp8 
• Voices Distribution Agreement - LATEST - file:///C:/Users/ptdal/Downloads/Findaway_Voices_Digital_Distribution_Agreement_(9.7.2022).pdf 
• Spotify Promo Cards - https://blog.findawayvoices.com/spotify-promo-cards/ 
• Giveaway Codes on Spotify - https://blog.findawayvoices.com/giveaway-codes-on-spotify/ 
• STATE OF THE SANDERSON 2022 - https://www.brandonsanderson.com/state-of-the-sanderson-2022/ 
• THE SELF-PUBLISHING HUB - https://theselfpublishinghub.com/ 

The Kindle Vella platform is already over a year old and many authors struggle to hit success through this unique Kindle Direct Publishing option. Find out how Top Faved Kindle Vella author, Callie Chase, releases her stories. Also, discover how she's building her brand away from the platform and other insights. 

Callie Chase - https://calliechase.com
Jeanne De Vita - https://book-genie.com

Are you looking to market your books, but not sure where to get the graphics and support you need? Wanna know what other authors are using for their books published through KDP? Then, tune into this interview with Kathleen Sweeney of Book Brush. You can easily get marketing graphics ranging from A+ Content to book cover creation to the new reader hub, Kathleen will reveal why now is a good time to get Book Brush to sell more books.

BookBrush - https://BookBrush.com

Meet Tania Stephanson, a Canadian author balancing her writing and publishing with YouTube video content creation. She has a method to her madness about how she became so prolific while building a brand on YouTube. Also, find out how she copes with undiagnosed health conditions while still maintaining a steady workflow. 

• Tania's Writing Realm - https://www.youtube.com/@TaniasWritingRealm
• Tania Stephanson on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TaniaStephanson
• Tania Stephanson's books - https://geni.us/uyB04 (Amazon)

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Nearly two years ago, we launched the pilot of Book Rescue, our series dedicated to assisting authors in need. Our first guest was prolific horror author, Thomas A. Bradley. What happened AFTER we turned the cameras off? Did Thomas get any results? And, what has he been up to since Book Rescue? Find out Thomas' results using Book Rescue, how he's been faring with Facebook Ads and his thoughts on designing your own book covers.

• Thomas A. Bradley - https://ThomasABradley.com
• Book Rescue - https://BookRescueShow.com 

Have you ever wanted to write more books than you do? Ever wonder what the secret is to becoming prolific? Then, sit down with Sarah Hualde and Dale as they discuss her deep backlog of books, her appearance on Book Rescue, and what advice she has for aspiring authors and self-publishers. 

• Sarah on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SarahtheLateNightCoffeeMom
• Book Rescue Challenge, Episode 1 - https://youtu.be/H33IzqqmenE
• Book Rescue Challenge, Episode 2 - https://youtu.be/FBO8u8grs54
• Book Rescue Challenge, Episode 3 - https://youtu.be/ek2UAqQnMl8
• Book Rescue Challenge, Episode 4 - https://youtu.be/FutVh1kU6Cw
• Book Rescue Challenge, Episode 5 - https://youtu.be/gBHOLBcl6ig
• Jeanne De Vita - https://www.book-genie.com/services 

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What's the secret to writing and publishing high-quality books at a frequent and consistent pace? Discover more when Michael La Ronn shares his insights on publishing over 80 books. Between voice dictation, transcriptions, and even old-fashioned typing, Michael has insights every author needs to level up their writing and publishing businesses. 

• Author Level Up - https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorLevelUp
• Michael La Ronn - https://www.michaellaronn.com/
• Advanced Author Editing - https://geni.us/bsuIJeA (Amazon)

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